The Powerlist

2018 Japan Swim: Hagino Bows Out of Men’s 200 Free

Japan’s mega star Kosuke Hagino dropped the 200 free unexpectedly at the Japan Swim, the meet which qualifies swimmers for the Pan Pacific Games.

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Following Heart Ablation in March, Clark Smith Back to Training

Olympian Clark Smith, who has had recurring Atrial Fibrilation over the past several years, underwent a heart ablation procedure on March 12th….

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2018 Winter Academic All-WAC List Announced

The Western Athletic Conference today announced the 2018 Academic All-WAC honorees from men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track & field, and men’s and women’s swimming & diving.

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Winter Juniors Champ Kaitlynn Sims Gives Verbal to Michigan for 2019-20

Kaitlynn Sims, who swims for Montgomery High School and Magnolia Aquatic Club in Texas, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Michigan’s class of 2023.

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New Leading Role For Paulo Frischknecht In Portugal

Former LEN Executive Director and current Senior Adviser Paulo Frischknecht has been named the new National Sports Foundation Board Chairman in Portugal, one of the highest positions in the country’s sport leadership

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Alia Atkinson Named to Carry Jamaican Flag at Commonwealth Games

Alia Atkinson, the only swimmer representing Jamaica at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, will carry the flag for her home country…

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Commonwealth Countdown: Horton Aims to Double-Up in Distance Free

Distance powerhouse Australia looks primed to dominate the podium in the men’s 400m and 1500m at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Ross Dant Cracks 9:00 to Win 1000 on Day 1 of 2018 YMCA Nationals

On the girls’ side, it was Leah Braswell of York and York County YMCA for the win in 9:45.33.

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Commonwealth Games 2018: Chak De India

Hello Guys Kaise Ho Ap Sab I Hope Sab Achhe He Honge To Guys Jaisa Ki Ap Sab Jante Hai…

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PIAA State AAA Champ Andy Thomas Verbally Commits to Tennessee

Andy Thomas of Upper Dublin Aquatic Club and Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School has announced his verbal commitment to the University of Tennessee for 2018-19.

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Kylie Masse Moving Fast But Staying Grounded

Kylie Masse still remembers her first Olympic Trials.

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Summit League Announces Swimmers/Divers Of The Year

The Summit League announced the 2018 Swimming and Diving Athletes of the Year Wednesday, as voted by the league’s head coaches.

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Dayton Raiders See Benefits from Single-Gendered Practices (Video Report)

College teams do it all the time. For private schools it’s also common. But for a city-wide club team, single-gendered practices aren’t something you hear about hardly ever.

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Commonwealth Countdown: 3 Backstroke Medals of What Color For Larkin?

Though the Australian men took home no medals in the backstroke events at last summer’s FINA World Championships in Budapest, they remain the best in the Commonwealth.

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Ollie Hynd “Heartbroken and Confused” Over New Para Classification

British Swimming has begun the mandated para swimming reclassification process, including the move of Olympic gold medalist Ollie Hynd from S8 to S9.

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